About the role
The Project Manager will lead business requirement gathering and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of PLM capabilities. They are responsible for managing the use case backlog, identifying gaps, and supporting business readiness through testing and training.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and defining functional requirements within engineering or manufacturing environments. Proficiency in PLM systems, specifically Teamcenter, along with experience in Jira and Confluence is required.
Benefits
Full description
Project Manager External – PLM/Engineering
At WeQuel we are now looking for a Project Manager External in Finspång, where you become an important part of the PLM360 programme with a focus on coordinating business requirements and driving use case delivery. You will act as a Use Case Lead, representing the business where internal resource availability is limited, ensuring each capability area is fully understood, documented, prioritised and successfully integrated into the PLM ecosystem.
As a consultant with us, you get the opportunity to work with one of our leading clients within engineering and manufacturing, where you contribute to optimising processes, implementing new technology and creating sustainable solutions across the PLM landscape.
Your responsibilities:
- Lead business requirement gathering and maintain User Stories & Functional Requirements in Jira
- Ownership of the use case/component backlog and translation of strategy into sprint goals
- Coordination of cross-functional SMEs, Solution Architects and business stakeholders
- Gap identification and alignment between current practices and PLM upgrade proposals
- Collaboration with business to close gaps and define best ways of working
- Validation and testing support to ensure delivered functionality meets business needs
- Representation of your component in design reviews, dependency discussions and alignment sessions
- Identification of data migration requirements
- Support of business readiness: Show & Tell, sandbox testing and training inputs
You work in a dynamic environment where you independently drive your area forward while collaborating with multiple interfaces within the organisation.
Requirements:
- Proven experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality and other functions
- Demonstrated experience defining User Stories, Functional Requirements and business processes
- Background in PLM, ideally with Teamcenter experience
- Prior experience in engineering/manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and digital thread concepts
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
- Strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear business language
- Self-starter with strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, able to operate independently as a business proxy
Nice to have:
- Experience with Teamcenter PLM specifically
- Previous experience in the automotive, aerospace, or heavy industry/manufacturing sector
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum ways of working
- Experience with data migration projects in an ERP/PLM context
- Certification or training in Business Analysis (e.g., CBAP, IIBA)
Assignment details
- Start: 2026-09-14
- End: 2027-09-30
- Workload: 100%
- Location: Finspång – 100% ONSITE
We offer: At WeQuel you become part of a consulting team that values people first – we believe success is created through engagement, collaboration and development. We offer a flat organisation with short decision-making paths, a strong sense of community and the opportunity to influence your own development.
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